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One year after it began, the Israel-Hamas war continues to take a tragic toll − on Americans' personal relationships. In Asheville, North Carolina, which was ravaged by Hurricane Helene, it's the healers who now need healing. And an ordinary roadside encounter sparks a wildfire of internet disinformation.
👋Good morning, friends! John Riley here. Welp, it was another week of amazing stories at the Paste BN Network. Here are a few that deserve a second look.
But first: Look! Up in the sky! Here's how to see the comet known as C/2023 A3 this month.☄️
One year after Oct. 7 attacks, lives in US forever changed
A year has passed since Hamas forces attacked southern Israel, killing 1,200 people and kidnapping 250 more. The attacks sparking an Israeli military response that has claimed the lives of more than 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry. But the situation has taken a toll in the U.S. as well, with friendships, family and professional relationships damaged or severed over differing views of the conflict. Some feel threatened or abandoned by communities they once felt part of. Read more
- What's next? How Iran's missile strike on Israel could expand war
Did migrants try to hijack school buses? Here's what really happened.
At a Southern California school bus stop, a woman noticed a group of border-crossers. The migrants seemed tired, hungry and a little confused. When the bus arrived, the migrants looked relieved. The woman tried to explain that it was only for school children, but the migrants did not speak English. In the end, the bus came and went − with no migrants on board. But soon, a totally different story swept the internet.💻 Read more
They came to Asheville for healing. Now, there's destruction.
People travel to Asheville, North Carolina, from all over in search of healing. Now, the city's thriving wellness community is left grappling with Hurricane Helene. "There's something in these mountains. There's a beauty. There's a power ... And that can't be taken away by the hurricane or by the disaster," said Taylor Houchens, who specializes in trauma therapy. Now, mental health treatment and wellness may prove more crucial than ever for the people of Asheville.🙏 Read more
- 'So many hollers': Appalachia's remote terrain slows recovery from Helene
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